[Code 1975, § 5-1; amended 4-16-2019 by Ord. No. 2019.27]
No owner or person having the care of any sheep, swine, horse,
mule, ox, cow, fowl or other grazing animal shall permit or suffer
such animal to go or remain at large on any street, wharf, lane, alley,
common, square or other public place within this City.
[Code 1975, §§ 5-6—5-10; Ord. No. 2002.40, 4-16-2002]
(a) A police officer or person performing duties as animal control officer
shall have the authority to impound animals found in violation of
this chapter.
(b) An animal impounded under the provisions of this chapter may be reclaimed by the owner upon payment of the impoundment fee set forth in Subsection
(c) of this section.
(c) An animal impounded under the provisions of this chapter may be reclaimed as provided in Subsection
(b) upon payment by the owner of the following fees to the City:
[Amended 4-16-2019 by Ord. No. 2019.27]
(1) First impoundment for each animal: $30.
(2) Second and subsequent impoundments for each animal: $50.
(3) Animals that are properly licensed will have the impound fee reduced
by half. It is the owner’s responsibility to show proof that
the dog is licensed at the time of payment.
(d) The City may transfer title of all animals held by it at its animal
shelter after the legal detention period of six days has expired,
and the animal has not been claimed by its owner.
(e) An animal impounded under the provisions of this chapter and not
reclaimed by its owner within eight days may be humanely destroyed.
After eight days impoundment, such animal may be placed in the custody
of some person deemed to be a responsible and suitable owner, who
will agree to comply with the provisions of this chapter.
[Amended 4-16-2019 by Ord. No. 2019.27]